One of the most exciting uses of technology is as a tool that students can use to create original texts. You can open end and differentiate assessment by encouraging students to present information or create texts in any medium of production. This empowers students by giving them choice and access to a diverse and rich range of programs and websites.
Imagine that instead of a student being asked to write a narrative in word, they are invited to create a digital text that features images, sounds and transitions that represent the mood and themes of the story. Even students who struggle with story writing develop confidence in their ability to craft an original text.
Creating a written text using technology is effective for the following reasons:
Confidence: Spell check and online thesauruses
Inspiration: Images and models online
Planning: Storylines can be planned using graphic organisers such as Webspiration
Craft to artistry: Leads to a refinement of the writing process
Vocabulary: Online thesauruses
Refinement: Self and peer editing through insert word
Collaboration and reflection: Blogs and wikis where students and the teacher make suggestions
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Book or film trailers using Moviemaker, Premier, iMovie or Stupeflix
Digital narratives using Photostory, Moviemaker or Power Point
Podcasts using Soundbooth, Audacity or Garage Band
Imagine that instead of a student being asked to write a narrative in word, they are invited to create a digital text that features images, sounds and transitions that represent the mood and themes of the story. Even students who struggle with story writing develop confidence in their ability to craft an original text.
Creating a written text using technology is effective for the following reasons:
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